Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-Leafed Caladium, Heart of Jesus 'Blaze'

Caladium

Family
Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus
Caladium (ka-LAY-dee-um)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Escondido, California

Vacaville, California

Bartow, Florida

Hawkinsville, Georgia

Ewing, Kentucky

Plain Dealing, Louisiana

Saugerties, New York

Boston, Virginia

Claudville, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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negative
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Vacaville, CA (Zone 9a) | August 2004 | positive

This plant grows extremely well in my shaded yard. I use a "time-released" fertilizer and it has doubled in height since I bought it in ...Read More

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Escondido, CA | June 2004 | positive

have tried many varieties here in southern california all did very well and added a bright touch of exotic tropical color to a shaded pat...Read More

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